Step into Southeast Asia with a tribe of curious, fun-loving grown-ups on a Playful Coconuts adventure designed to awaken your senses and fill your camera roll fast. From the lantern-lit streets and buzzing night markets of Thailand to the floating villages of Cambodia and the vibrant backstreets of Vietnam, this isn’t just another tour — it’s a collection of unforgettable moments shared with incredible people. Think tuk tuk street food safaris in Bangkok, drifting through the Mekong Delta by wooden boat, sunset cocktails after a Vespa ride through Saigon, and standing in awe beneath the legendary temples of Angkor Wat.
But the real magic of a Playful Coconuts trip is how it feels. You’ll sip tea in the mountains of Chiang Rai, spend time with rescued elephants at an ethical sanctuary, sail by private catamaran to a tropical island, wander through floating markets, waterfalls, and jungle temples — all while building connections with people who travel the same way you do: open-hearted, adventurous, and ready for stories worth retelling. This is Southeast Asia with a playful twist: immersive, comfortable, culturally rich, and filled with those “I can’t believe this is real life” moments that turn strangers into lifelong friends.
Optional: Flights from Ottawa to Vietnam and return from Thailand (pre-trip extension - prices not confirmed until booked). Quotes from other departing airports can be provided upon request.
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1 free carry-on 1st checked bag free
Day 2 · Mon, Jan 4 · Ottawa
No activities planned, yet.
Day 3 · Tue, Jan 5 · Ho Chi Minh City
Tan Son Nhat Airport (SGN) arrival and hotel transfer
You will: Be assisted through the priority immigration lane (CIP Service included) Have your passport copies and Vietnam E-Visas collected to process immigration and customs clearance Have your luggage collected for you All documents and luggage w...
Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel (3 nights)
Hotel: Liberty Central Saigon Riverside Hotel Stay: 3 nights Meals on arrival day: No meals included
Optional: Single Supplement for single room -Vietnam/Cambodia pre-trip (added to base price)
Single Supplement for single room (added to base price) for January 5-11/27 Cambodia and Thailand
Day 4 · Wed, Jan 6 · Ho Chi Minh City
Cu Chi Underground City & Saigon highlights
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel, then meet your guide in the hotel lobby for a full-day tour. Travel about 2 hours from Saigon to the Cu Chi area to visit the famous underground tunnel network: Learn how work on the tunnels began during the war again...
Evening street food expedition by vintage Vespa
Your evening includes: A stop at a popular local Banh Mi bakery Visit to a special local coffee shop with a fascinating history for a trip briefing Ride to a hidden rustic seafood restaurant to mingle with locals over a glass of beer and enjoy sea...
Day 5 · Thu, Jan 7 · Ho Chi Minh City
Mekong Delta exploration by wooden boat
Highlights include: Boarding a traditional wooden sampan for a tranquil cruise through shaded streams and peaceful backwaters Observing daily life along the waterways: families fishing from wooden skiffs, hammocks on stilted porches and small work...
Day 6 · Fri, Jan 8 · Siem Reap
Transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport → Siem Reap flight
Enjoy breakfast at the hotel. After check-out, around 08:30 your guide will meet you in the hotel lobby for the transfer to Tan Son Nhat Airport in Saigon (approx. 30 minutes) for your regional flight to Siem Reap.
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Regional flight from Vietnam to Cambodia: Cabin: Economy class
Siem Reap arrival, local markets & Artisans d’Angkor
Upon arrival at Siem Reap Airport, meet your guide and driver for a transfer to your hotel for a 3-night stay. In the afternoon, enjoy a gentle introduction to Siem Reap: Walk along the road in front of the King’s Residence to see the Main Shrine,...
Koulen Central Hotel (3 nights)
Hotel: Koulen Central Hotel Room type: Deluxe with Balcony Room Stay: 3 nights
Day 7 · Sat, Jan 9 · Siem Reap
Cooking class at Chreav Village
Your experience includes: Pick-up from the hotel and a visit to one of Siem Reap’s busiest local markets to buy supplies Transfer to Chreav Village, where you are welcomed with a cold drink and refreshing towel A visit to the vegetable garden, whe...
Boat excursion to Kampong Khleang Floating Village
During this visit you will: See towering stilted houses up to 10 meters above the water in the dry season, often called “bamboo skyscrapers” In the wet season, observe water levels rising almost to the buildings, making them appear to float Learn ...
Optional: Flights from Ottawa - Thailand only (no pre-trip) January 9 - 24 (prices not final until booked). Quotes can be provided for flights from other departure airports upon request.
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TPE · Jan 24, 2027 at 5:15PM CST
TPE · Jan 24, 2027 at 7:20PM CST
YYZ · Jan 24, 2027 at 8:20PM EST
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Baggage 1 free carry-on 1st checked bag free
Day 8 · Sun, Jan 10 · Siem Reap
Angkor Thom City, Ta Prohm & Angkor Wat
After breakfast, meet your guide in the hotel lobby for a full-day exploration of the Angkor temples. Morning: Angkor Thom City Visit the monumental last capital of the great Khmer Empire See the Elephant Terrace and the Terrace of the Leper King ...
Day 9 · Mon, Jan 11 · Chiang Rai
Transfer from hotel in Siem Reap to Siem Reap Airport
After checking out of your hotel in Siem Reap, you will be met by your tour guide and transferred to Siem Reap Airport, where you will take your flight to your next destination. This marks the end of the optional pre-trip excursion to Vietnam & Ca...
Mae Fah Luang – Chiang Rai International Airport (CEI) to Chiang Rai hotel transfer
Here you will: Meet our representative holding a sign with your name Be greeted by your local guide Transfer by private vehicle from the airport to your hotel in Chiang Rai
The Riverie by Katathani Chiang Rai (3 nights)
Hotel: The Riverie by Katathani Chiang Rai Room type: Deluxe Garden Room Stay: 3 nights
Optional: Single Supplement for single rooms - Thailand Trip Jan 11-24/27 (added to base price)
Single Supplement for single room (added to base price) for January
Day 10 · Tue, Jan 12 · Chiang Rai
Full-day Chiang Rai temples & Golden Triangle
Your day includes: Visit to Wat Rong Khun (White Temple), a dazzling all-white temple symbolizing purity and enlightenment Visit to Wat Rong Suea Ten (Blue Temple), known for its vivid blue interior and serene atmosphere Visit to Baan Dam Museum (...
Day 11 · Wed, Jan 13 · Chiang Rai
Full-day Doi Mae Salong, hilltribe villages & tea plantation
Begin the morning with a scenic drive to Doi Mae Salong, a picturesque mountain village once settled by the 93rd Division of the Chinese Nationalist Army (KMT) after the Chinese Civil War. Today it is a highland community blending Yunnanese tradit...
Day 12 · Thu, Jan 14 · Chiang Mai
Chiang Rai to Chiang Mai by road with Lalitta Café visit
En route: Make a relaxing stop at Lalitta Café, one of Chiang Rai’s most picturesque café destinations Enjoy the beautifully landscaped garden, cascading waterfall feature, lush greenery and serene ambiance Have a selection of drinks and light ref...
Movenpick Suriwongse Hotel Chiang Mai (3 nights)
Hotel: Movenpick Suriwongse Hotel Chiang Mai Room type: Deluxe Room Stay: 3 nights
Day 13 · Fri, Jan 15 · Chiang Mai
Full-day visit to Elephant Nature Park
Enjoy a full-day visit to Elephant Nature Park, a natural home and sanctuary for elephants, buffalos, dogs, cats, birds and other rescued animals. Chiang Mai's Elephant Nature Park has rescued more than 200 elephants from the tourism and logging i...
Day 14 · Sat, Jan 16 · Chiang Mai
Chiang Mai temples & local handicraft villages
Doi Suthep & Wat Prathat Doi Suthep: Travel about 15 km from Chiang Mai up Doi Suthep mountain to Wat Prathat Doi Suthep, a holy temple high in the hills Learn the legend of the monk Sumana, King Kuena and the Buddha relic carried by an elephant t...